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is course is due to be archived on 11th May 2023. You can study the
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X-rays, CT scans and MRI scans are all medical imaging techniques of great practical importance that have been encountered by a great many people in their medical histories. This free course, Imaging in medicine, illustrates how these techniques work and their limitations and advantages.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
explain the underlying scientific principles of the major medical imaging techniques
explain the mode of operation of the major medical imaging techniques
understand the advantages and disadvantages of the major imaging techniques.